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55th Street Menchanko-Tei Has Merged With Katsuhama

We on this blog are no strangers to hearing the news that one of our favorite noodle joints, Menchanko-Tei, has temporarily closed. Again. Most recently, the 55th street location closed for “renovations”, but here’s an interesting development: the 55th street Menchanko-Tei is now permanently closed, and its menu has been absorbed by its neighboring sister restaurant Katsuhama.

When I stopped by the other day, I saw the sign on Menchanko’s door pointing west at Katsuhama’s storefront.

Unfortunately for me, the donburi dishes from the old Katsuhama menu don’t appear to have made the cut, including my favorite Midtown oyako-don. So, while I mourn this tragic loss, Menchanko noodle enthusiasts can celebrate that their favorite ramen dishes will continue to be available at the 55th street Katsuhama.